As he entered his seventies, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo despaired that his productive years were past. Anguished by the death of friends and discouraged by the loss of commissions to younger artists, this supreme painter and sculptor began carving his own tomb. It was at this unlikely moment that fate intervened to task […]
In the course of the Cold War, architects, planners, and contractors from socialist Eastern Europe engaged in a vibrant collaboration with those in West Africa and the Middle East in order to bring modernization to the developing world. Architecture in Global Socialism shows how their collaboration reshaped five cities in the global South: Accra, Lagos, Baghdad, Abu […]
Modern Architecture and Climate explores how leading architects of the twentieth century incorporated climate-mediating strategies into their designs, and shows how regional approaches to climate adaptability were essential to the development of modern architecture. Focusing on the period surrounding World War II—before fossil-fuel powered air-conditioning became widely available—Daniel Barber brings to light a vibrant and dynamic architectural […]
Taking its cues from retro-futuristic steam gauges and gears of the “steampunk” genre, the versatile new series redefines industrial style in the bath. Huntington Beach, CA — Just as author Jules Verne created avant-garde sci-fi stories that bred a new genre of fiction, the Steampunk Bay® Series from California Faucets tells an inventive new story […]
Torrance, CA — Doug Mockett & Company, Inc. announces a way to add power to your countertops. Mockett’s PCS77A/USB Pop-Up Kitchen Power® Grommet is UL listed for use in kitchens and other wet areas, this unit is perfect for countertops, kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and other potential spill zones. The PCS77A/USB Pop-Up Kitchen Power® Grommet […]
Watsonville, CA — PULSE ShowerSpas, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-plumbed shower systems, offers one of the most diverse lines of pre-plumbed shower systems on the market today. When it comes to feeling refreshed and invigorated, nothing helps you achieve that state of renewed vitality quite like a PULSE ShowerSpa. The PULSE ShowersSpas AquaPower Shower System, […]
Pompton Plains, NJ — Ashley Norton introduces a collection of appliance pulls ideal for today’s luxurious kitchen environments. Featuring an abundant array of styles, finishes, and sizes, the collection makes it easier for designers, architects, and homeowners to complete a desired style concept down to the smallest detail. More than just a pretty piece of […]
LAUDERDALE, FL — As charitable organizations work to improve inadequate facilities or build new ones, legal bills may hold them back from their mission. Building for Good, Inc. (B4G), a national, web-based platform linking nonprofits and charities with skilled, volunteer construction lawyers, launched this month in Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, and Minnesota. B4G will help organizations […]
Your hardware – your style! LAKE GENEVA, WI — Heading into 2020 Notting Hill is featuring the rich, warm look of copper and gold finish hardware. These finishes provide a visually striking contrast on white, painted or dark wood cabinets. The industry continues to see antique brass and dark brass finishes as on-trend for both […]